Rockman Dash 2: Episode 1 - Roll-chan Kiki Ippatsu! no Maki

About

Rockman Dash 2 Episode 1 is a four mission adventure that acts as a technical demo for the full sequel. You play as Rockman while he chases down Tron Bonne after she kidnaps Roll. The gameplay focuses on exploration and combat across short levels before you reach the final confrontation. It was originally bundled with Tron ni Kobun for the PlayStation in 1999 and later saw a portable release. This standalone content sets up the plot points that appear in dialogue during the main Japanese release of Episode 2. What stands out here is how tightly it packs the action into such a small package. The missions feel like a direct prelude to the bigger game rather than just filler content. Players can see the mechanics for the upcoming title without needing the full sequel first. It serves as a quick way to get familiar with Rockman Dash before the main story picks up. This demo version offers a complete narrative arc on its own even if it was designed to lead into larger events.

Storyline

The game story consists of four missions, culminating in the kidnapping of Roll by Tron Bonne (an antagonist in the first game). Rockman must defeat Tron and her henchmen to free Roll.